update-march29,2009

I attended the workshops held by the United States Students Association
where I learned how to lobby and about the issues we were lobbying on
and leadership skills.
They also provided a few workshops on campaigning and how to get a public office position.The Waukesha delegation of 6 lobbied James Sensenbrenner's
staffer, Amy, we discussed higher education issues like the Pell Grant,
Direct Loans over the Federal Family Education Loan, and the importance
of the Perkin's Loan.

What do I plan to do next?

Within the week, our delegation (plus more) plan to attend the
budget hearing in Wisconsin. We also plan to lobby our legislators
again within the next couple weeks on other issues that will affect
students.

What else have I been up to?

I became a member of the Activities Coordination Team on the
Waukesha campus. I enjoy being creating when creating promotions for
events.
I attend each event to assist in making sure they run smoothly.

I am also coordinating a Red Cross Blood Drive this semester as the Public Relations Coordinating Officer of Student Government at the UW-Waukesha campus. Our donation day is April 7th, 2009.

My Memberships:

Welcome Week
- Fall 2008- First freshmen member

Student Government Association
Fall 2008 / Spring 2009- Public Relations Coordinating Officer- I am running in the Spring election for the Vice President position

New Horizon's -
Fall 2008 / Spring 2009

Activities Coordination Team -
Spring 2009

Midnight Bowler's Club -
Summer 2008 - Current
- President of the club

United Council -
Fall 2008 / Spring 2009

Committee Involvement:

LGBTQ Committee Member
- Planning to run for the chair position in the June General Assembly if the position is still open.